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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Illinois' Owen Carney Jr. (99) and Jartavius Martin celebrate during the game against Penn State on Saturday. The Illini defense and running backs were pivotal in the Illini's record-breaking upset over the No. 7 Nittany Lions in Happy Valley.

Penn State notes, grades: Illini football wins nine-overtime shocker, upsets No. 7 Nittany Lions on the road

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Oct 23, 2021
Illinois running back Chase Brown carries the ball during the first half of the game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday.

Illinois football shocks No. 7 Penn State in historic, record-breaking nine-overtime thriller

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • Oct 23, 2021
Defensive back Kerby Joseph attempts to block a Wisconsin player during the game Oct. 9. The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions ahead of the teams game against Penn State this weekend.

The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions ahead of Illinois football’s road game against Penn State

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • Oct 23, 2021
Running back Chase Brown sprints with the ball during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 9. Illinois football travels to Penn State this Saturday in hopes of a monumental victory.

Illinois football travels to Penn State, looks to pull off monumental upset away from Champaign

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • Oct 22, 2021
Column | Sorry, Coach Bielema, but I’m betting on the jockey

Column | Sorry, Coach Bielema, but I’m betting on the jockey

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • Oct 21, 2021
Kicker Will McManus commits to Illini Football as a tight end in line to replace kicker James McCourt once he leaves.

Kicker Will McManus commits to Illinois football

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 20, 2021
Running back Chase Brown gets tackled during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 9. Illini football receives an assessment on how they've been performing at the past seven games.

Midterm grades: An assessment of how Illinois football has performed after seven games

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Oct 19, 2021
Quarterback Artur Sitkowski handles the ball during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 9. The Illini football runnings backs remain elite while quarterbacks have a tough time.

Illinois football bye week takeaways: Running backs remain elite, quarterback situation remains messy

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • Oct 17, 2021
Quarterback Artur Sitkowski attempts to throw the ball during the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9 during Homecoming Weekend. Illini football continues to struggle with their offensive line.

Column | Offensive struggles continue into Big Ten play for Illini football

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 15, 2021
Cleveland Browns Kicker Chase McLaughlin connects on a field goal attempt in the first half held by Cleveland Browns punter Jamie Gillan, Oct. 10 at SoFi Stadium. Former Illini playing in the NFL receive a week 5 update.

Illini in the NFL: McLaughlin remains consistent, rookies play starring roles

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 14, 2021
Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during a football game against Charlotte on Oct. 2. Bielema has great facilities to use to improve the team as he sees he has a long road ahead of him.

Column | Six wins is a low bar because Illini football is already in that area

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • Oct 14, 2021
Kerby Joseph intercepts a pass from Wisconsin's Graham Mertz on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Joseph was one of the few bright spots in the Illini's ugly 24-0 loss on Homecoming weekend.

Wisconsin likes, dislikes: Quarterback, offensive line struggles overshadow Kerby Joseph’s takeaway streak in Illinois football’s Homecoming loss

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • Oct 10, 2021
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